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Podcast: Using Artificial Intelligence to Empower Public Servants with Jorge Valens, Miami-Dade County, FL

Jorge Valens Innovation Manager Miami-Dade County, FL LinkedIn AI meets local government. Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County, FL, joined the podcast to talk about the opportunities artificial intelligence represents for local government organizations and his recent article on the topic. He talked about how these tools can improve the efficiency of subject matter … Continued

Rethinking Allyship: Why Local Leadership Starts With Everyday Kindness

Today’s Buzz is by Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Connection & Impact Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler. Follow Adrianna on LinkedIn What I’m watching: A cold front moving across most of the United States, while we enjoy 75-80 degree temperatures in December. What I’m getting ready to eat: Sarma (stuffed cabbage), a traditional Croatian dish … Continued

The Importance of Collaboration in Economic Development

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni  What I’m watching: Yellowstone (TV Series)  What I’m working on: Creating the 2026 Strategic Plan for the City’s Economic Development Team  Economic developers seeking to attract … Continued

Podcast: Maintaining Good Government During Transitions with Jessica Carrero, East Hartford, CT

Jessica Carrero Operations Project Manager Town of East Hartford, CT LinkedIn Jessica Carrero, Operations Project Manager for the Town of East Hartford, Connecticut joined the podcast to discuss project management and ensuring operations continue when organizations go through changes. She shared her experience during mayoral transitions, how standard operating procedures helped her succeed during those … Continued

Declaration: Government is people, too.

Today’s Buzz is by Michael Baskin, human, serving Montgomery County MD as Chief Innovation Officer (come join our innovation Accelerator). Michael is also a Fellow at The People Lab @ Harvard Kennedy School exploring the future of local government organizations and an executive coach working with leaders writing their own stories. Stories on substack – … Continued

AI meets Local Gov: The potential of AI-powered teams

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Jorge Valens, Innovation Manager for Miami-Dade County’s Information Technology Department in Miami, Florida. Follow Jorge on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and Threads. What I’m watching: Alien Earth on Hulu What I’m listening to: “Heard it in a Past Life” by Maggie Rogers (one of those “take with you to a desert … Continued

The Life of an Engaging Local Government Leader

Today’s #MorningBuzz is brought to you by Katie Ludwig, Director of Resource Development, Government Finance Officers Association. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: “Demon of Unrest” by Erik Larson  What I’m Watching: The latest season of “Stranger Things” What I’m Listening To: Olivia Dean, Role Model, and…Taylor Swift I’ve been listening … Continued

Santa’s Real Elves

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida and proud Secretary of ELGL’s Board of Directors Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m excited about: The ELGL Mug Exchange – I can’t wait to add to my collection! What I’m baking tonight: Double Chocolate … Continued

Podcast: Development and Customer Service with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL

JC Hudgison Chief Building Official City of Tampa, FL LinkedIn JC Hudgison, Chief Building Official for the City of Tampa, Florida rejoined the podcast to discuss development, technology, and process improvement. He talked about how the City responded to and has been recovering from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in 2024. He shared how the … Continued

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